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Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Enforcement & Investigations)

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Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Enforcement & Investigations) - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

Covington & Burling LLP is an established presence in the regulatory arena with a strong showing in Washington, DC. Continues to impress across the banking compliance and enforcement spaces and is recommended for the depth of its political connections. Noted strength in FinTech, data privacy and anti-money laundering, among other areas. Frequently engaged to represent financial institutions in investigations by the CFPB, among other regulatory authorities. Clients of the firm include multinational banks, credit card companies and other financial institutions.

Work Highlights

  • Covington & Burling advised Trans Union LLC and TransUnion Rental Screening Solutions, Inc. on an enforcement action by the FTC and CFPB regarding tenant and employment background screening.

Strengths

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The firm is as good as it gets, it is incredibly knowledgeable, highly skilled and very responsive.

Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Enforcement & Investigations) respondent
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The firm has tremendous experience with US regulators, including the CFPB.

Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Enforcement & Investigations) respondent
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I can tap into a deep bench of expertise on legal and industry matters at Covington.

Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Enforcement & Investigations) respondent
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The firm always delivers excellent advice and service that is practical.

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Notable Practitioners

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D Jean Veta
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D Jean Veta
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Jean Veta is a leading name in the financial services field, noted for her expert counsel on bank-related examination, enforcement and compliance issues.

She is at the top of her game and frankly at the top of the industry.

She's fantastic and has a tremendous wealth of expertise.

She has great industry knowledge that makes her distinguished in the market.

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Eric Mogilnicki
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Eric Mogilnicki
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Eric Mogilnicki brings to bear two decades of experience in the financial services sector when representing clients. He is particularly noted for his expertise in CFPB matters.

Eric is a bright, knowledgeable lawyer with good writing skills and is very much a leader in the field.

Eric can summarize important government precedents and highlight interesting legal angles.

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Valerie Hletko
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Valerie Hletko
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Valerie Hletko is an experienced litigator with a robust grounding in consumer protection laws. She is particularly noted for her expertise in fair lending matters.

Valerie is a tremendous lawyer.

She is extremely smart and very strategic.

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Andrew Smith
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Andrew Smith
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Andrew Smith regularly advises clients on major consumer financial issues. He is particularly noted for his expertise on FTC regulations and the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Andrew is very responsive and has very deep subject expertise.

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Frank (Rusty) Conner
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Frank (Rusty) Conner
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Frank Conner is held in high regard for his seasoned expertise in M&A. He frequently represents a wide range of banking industry participants in major transactions.
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Michael Nonaka
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Michael Nonaka
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Washington-based Michael Nonaka is cochair of the firm's financial services group. He has experience of advising banks and financial institutions on a range of issues, including regulatory licensing, anti-money laundering and FinTech matters.

Michael provides great client service and a strong level of knowledge.

He gives really good advice from a banking perspective.

The quality of Michael's work is brilliant.

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Nikhil Gore
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Nikhil Gore
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Nikhil Gore focuses his practice on regulatory issues for financial institutions and global corporations. He is noted for his breadth of experience, which includes fair lending and FinTech.

Nikhil is thorough and provides excellent legal analysis, but also understands business imperatives.

He is an excellent lawyer who is very highly skilled.

Nikhil can always be relied upon for sound advice and perspectives on challenging issues.

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Randy Benjenk
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Randy Benjenk
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Noted lawyer Randy Benjenk is well regarded for his regulatory practice, which sees him assisting a range of domestic and international banks with diverse compliance matters.

His advice is always thorough and practical.

Randy is a fantastic attorney who writes extremely well and listens to the client.

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Charlotte May
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Charlotte May
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Charlotte May is recognized for her strong practice representing financial services clients in the regulatory aspects of acquisitions.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Compliance)
Michael Nonaka
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Michael Nonaka
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Randy Benjenk
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Randy Benjenk
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Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Enforcement & Investigations)
D Jean Veta
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D Jean Veta
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Nikhil Gore
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Nikhil Gore
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Band 4
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Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance)
Andrew Smith
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Andrew Smith
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Band 3
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Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Enforcement & Investigations)
D Jean Veta
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D Jean Veta
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Band 1
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Eric Mogilnicki
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Eric Mogilnicki
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Band 1
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Valerie Hletko
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Valerie Hletko
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Band 3
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Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Litigation)
Valerie Hletko
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Valerie Hletko
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Financial Services Regulation: Financial Institutions M&A
Frank (Rusty) Conner
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Frank (Rusty) Conner
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Band 3
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Charlotte May
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Charlotte May
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Up and Coming
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